Dhaka District, Administrative district in central Bangladesh
Description
Dhaka District is an administrative area in central Bangladesh that includes densely populated urban zones and rural farmland. The Buriganga River runs through this territory, shaping both the landscape and the daily routines of those living along its banks.
History
The British established this administrative unit in 1772, taking over areas that had been inhabited for centuries. Early settlements formed around the 7th century, when Savar served as the capital of a local kingdom.
Culture
The district maintains numerous religious structures, including Hindu temples, Muslim mosques, and Buddhist monuments that reflect its multicultural heritage through centuries point.
Practical
The territory divides into five subdivisions: Dhamrai, Dohar, Keraniganj, Nawabganj, and Savar, each with its own character and local administrative offices. Public transport connects these areas, with boats along the river and buses on the main roads.
Did you know?
Artisans from the area produced muslin during the Mughal era, a fabric woven so finely that it could be pulled through a ring. This skill brought international fame to the region and attracted traders from distant lands.
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Dhaka Stock Exchange
10.1 km
Bangladesh Military Museum
1.8 km
Lalbagh Fort
3.3 km
Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban
2 km
Ahsan Manzil
4.7 km
National Stadium, Dhaka
3.2 km
Shaheed Minar
3 km
Dhakeshwari Temple
2.9 km
Old Dhaka
3.3 km
National Zoo
8.6 km
Baitul Mukarram National Mosque
3 km
Liberation War Museum
3.8 km
Bangladesh National Museum
1.3 km
Dhaka Polytechnic Institute
1.4 km
Bangladesh Air Force Museum
3.3 km
Bangabhaban
3.9 km
Bangladesh National Zoo
8.6 km
Mausoleum of Three Leaders
2.3 km
New Market, Dhaka
2 km
Curzon Hall
2.6 km
Ramna Kali Temple
2.1 km
City Centre Bangladesh
3.4 km
Bara Katra
3.8 km
Martyred Intellectuals Memorial
3.6 km
Rose Garden Palace
4.9 km
Novo Theatre, Dhaka
1.8 km
Ganabhaban
2.6 km
Bangabandhu Memorial Museum
1.6 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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